As of Saturday, April 29th, 2023, Japan will begin accepting international tourists without COVID-related restrictions for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
The latest easing, formerly slated for May 8th, has been expedited by one week. Previously, all visitors entering Japan were required to provide either proof of three or more vaccinations against COVID-19, or a negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure.
This latest easing of restrictions will see these measures dropped. However, it is still recommended that travellers use Visit Japan Web, in order to expedite immigration and customs procedures.
Further details are available via the Japanese Government's official webpages, available below:
Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare:
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/bordercontrol.html
Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
